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Harrison Bergeron By Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Guided Analysis
Name: ____________
Date: _______________
Pre-reading
Part 1
Visit biography.com and search for Kurt Vonnegut. Answer the following questions below. Point form
is fine. (4)
When and where was Vonnegut born?

When and where did Vonnegut die?

In each of his novels Vonnegut would create a unique world filled with unusual characters.
What are his three most famous novels?

Vonnegut struggled with personal demons, as many great writers do. What mental illness did
he have?

Part 2
Use your smart-device to look up and define the following terms. Put the definitions IN YOUR OWN
WORDS. (9)
Oppression:

Consternation:

Calibrated:

Cower:

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Hindrance:

Luminous:

Synchronizing:

Vigilance:

Wince:

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Part 3
Consider your mental and physical strengths. Name two of each on the lines below. (4)

How would your life change if these strengths were taken away from you? Explain. (2)

Part 4
What is a disability? (1)
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Do you, or anyone that you know, have a disability? What type of impact does it have on daily life? (2)

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Part 5
What is equality? (1) _________________________________________________________________
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Do you think that all people should be equal? Explain. (2)

If all people were equal in every way, would this prevent people from passing judgments and being
judged? Explain. (2)